i would like to know from your experiances what the pros and cons are of a 22 250 specifically on coyotes what i don't want right now is what you think is better suited in your opinion just the ups and down please and thank you (basically i dont want to see a pissing contest like th usual one between sks's and say a lee enfield no 5)
pros and cons for 22 250
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Donny Fenn1
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it's the only bolt i have 2 of, really the only drawback is the amount of powder to reload....assuming you get a good brand....
The .22-250 is my favorite "coyote" caliber. Excellent performance on even the largest 'yote. Has longer range than the .223 with factory ammo not being that much more expensive than the smaller caliber. If you handload, you have a multitude of bullet choices that you can tailor to your specific rifle, especially if you're looking for ultra-long range performance. The .22-250 seems to be much better at bucking the wind than its lighter/slower cousins such as the .223 or .204 Ruger. Only draw back is a somewhat shorter barrel life, and the wrong bullet choice can cause more damage to fur than say the .223 if you're a fur hunter.
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The 22-250 kills yotes dead...way out there. I had a good load worked up with 52 grain HP Sierra's. They chronied in at 3780 fps, I just can't remember the load data right now.
There is a lot of powders that work good for the 22-250 and the bullets up to 55 grains seem to stablize the best in the 1-14 twist of a Remington 700 rifle.
The 22-250 kills yotes dead...way out there. I had a good load worked up with 52 grain HP Sierra's. They chronied in at 3780 fps, I just can't remember the load data right now.
There is a lot of powders that work good for the 22-250 and the bullets up to 55 grains seem to stablize the best in the 1-14 twist of a Remington 700 rifle.
i think that unless you are getting out to relal long ranges, the 22-250 has littel room for improvemnt on yotes...
I use a 223, but I'd liek to try my 22-250AI as well. I am not a very expereinced yote hunter, though!
I use a 223, but I'd liek to try my 22-250AI as well. I am not a very expereinced yote hunter, though!
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- South Cariboo, B.C.
I believe the 204 Ruger is better in the wind than the 22-250 because of the higher BC's that it provides.
The 22-250's killing/trajectory advantages over the .223, .222 are well out past my shooting abilities but I have one anyway because they are cool!
Hell, I just got a .243 to flatten the plane a little more. It gets somewhat rediculous really. From the .222 (50g) to the .22-250(50g) at 250yds your less than 2.5" of drop difference (200yd zero). With the .222 you are using 24g +/- of powder and the .22-250 uses 36+/-. The difference is really not relevant in hunting terms.
All said and done the 22-250 is damn near a perfect varmint/coyote round.
Th
Hell, I just got a .243 to flatten the plane a little more. It gets somewhat rediculous really. From the .222 (50g) to the .22-250(50g) at 250yds your less than 2.5" of drop difference (200yd zero). With the .222 you are using 24g +/- of powder and the .22-250 uses 36+/-. The difference is really not relevant in hunting terms.
All said and done the 22-250 is damn near a perfect varmint/coyote round.
Th
powder burner
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Heres a downside, they are louder than most calibers in .224
positive 22-250's are pretty accurate, and it doesn't take much for them to shoot well.
positive 22-250's are pretty accurate, and it doesn't take much for them to shoot well.
Pretty hard to beat a good '250 for coyotes. Try 50 and 52 Berger Match Varmint bullets to save hides. You have to be careful with bullet selection for pelts, but that is the case with the others too. It seems to kill alot better than my .223s. Plastic tips are usually best saved for rodents.
I learned how to reload and the majority of my shooting has been done with a 22-250 Rem HB. Ended up using primarily 50 grain Hornady V Max and some Barnes VLC. I have found the same as most here, significantly more powder and muzzle blast, but way more killing power and smackdown on running coyotes. I also played with a 222 Rem for a year which I found terribly anemic, and almost inadequate for anything over a 100yard shot at a standing coyote. For a 22 centerfire that you want for hunting, cannot beat the 22-250, but you will lose some fur if you are looking to harvest it, but at the end of the year you will come out ahead as you will not lose many wounded dogs due to the energy of the round. My $0.02
thnaks for all the input i shot my first ever yote last week with my no 5 303 with 175 grains and left a little to be desired when i do start keeping the pelt i just got back about 5 min ago after shoting my second with my 30 30 running 150 grains basically same results only due to shot place ment no intestines hanging out but still equalled lots of blood in the back of my truck the big isue is goin to be coming up in th spring i am basicaly varmit control at my buddy's farm and those little buggers wreak havok on his dairy herd when they are calfing so i really need something nice and accurate so i don't accidenly shoot one of his calfs plus i don't want something with super expensive ammo because i and goin to be blowing up gofers when they come abck out so iguess i have found the perfect cal for my needs and if i wasn't already sold on it you guys just ancored it in my brain
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powder burner
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if you want to use it for gophers, the 55gr hornady vmaxs at 3600 FPS with IMR 4895 are fairly impressive with explosive results.
Bring ear protection, and take along a .22 rimfire because it does not take long to warm up a barrel on a .22-250!
Winchester XP's in a white box can be found at Walmart for a good price. around 20 dollars for a box of 40. The best part is that winchester brass is good to reload! You are saving money!!!!! ( you know you are a gunnut when..)
Bring ear protection, and take along a .22 rimfire because it does not take long to warm up a barrel on a .22-250!
Winchester XP's in a white box can be found at Walmart for a good price. around 20 dollars for a box of 40. The best part is that winchester brass is good to reload!
You are saving money!!!!! ( you know you are a gunnut when..)
One of my favourite chamberings, and for all the good reasons noted above.
I very (VERY) strongly suggest you buy a used bolt-action rifle, no matter if you are on a budget or not. You can get a great deal, and spend the savings on ammo and/or components. Watch the EE forum, and one will go past sooner or later at a good price, and maybe even with a good scope as part of the package. Or post a WTB ad, with your expectations and your budget. I suggest, even more strongly, that you get a decent scope. It is almost 100% sure that the more money you invest in a scope (up to any reasonable figure), the better optics you will have.
Good luck to you!
Doug
I very (VERY) strongly suggest you buy a used bolt-action rifle, no matter if you are on a budget or not. You can get a great deal, and spend the savings on ammo and/or components. Watch the EE forum, and one will go past sooner or later at a good price, and maybe even with a good scope as part of the package. Or post a WTB ad, with your expectations and your budget. I suggest, even more strongly, that you get a decent scope. It is almost 100% sure that the more money you invest in a scope (up to any reasonable figure), the better optics you will have.
Good luck to you!
Doug
